Israeli Teen Orion Goren Makes Barcelona Squad for El Clásico
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Seventeen-year-old Israeli Orion Goren was named to Barcelona's squad for Sunday's El Clásico against Real Madrid, becoming the first Israeli to potentially play in the historic match. Goren joined Barcelona's academy in 2023 and currently plays for their reserve team. His inclusion in the senior squad was facilitated by an injury to another player. Catalan media have praised his skills, comparing him to Pedri.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Orion Goren is the first Israeli player ever named to Barcelona's squad for El Clásico.
- The 17-year-old midfielder joined Barcelona's academy in 2023 from Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- Goren currently plays for Barcelona's reserve team and impressed during preseason.
- Catalan media have praised Goren's technical skills and game understanding.
- Barcelona leads La Liga by six points over Real Madrid ahead of the match.
Seventeen-year-old Israeli midfielder Orion Goren was named to the Barcelona squad for Sunday's El Clásico match against Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Goren is the first Israeli ever to be included in the squad for the high-profile fixture, and if he plays, he will become the first Israeli to appear in an El Clásico game. Goren, who developed in the youth system of Maccabi Petah Tikva before joining Barcelona's academy in 2023, currently plays for the club's reserve team. He impressed the senior team's coach, Hansi Flick, during preseason training and was called up for practices ahead of the Real Madrid match. The injury to Dani Olmo created an opening for Goren to be included in the senior squad for an official game. Catalan media have praised Goren's technical ability and game intelligence, drawing comparisons to Barcelona player Pedri. Barcelona enters the match leading La Liga with a perfect nine wins, six points ahead of Real Madrid. A victory would extend this lead to nine points.
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